NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
This page covers 5 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2013 Audi A7.
Steering is the standout concern owners report for the 2013 Audi A7. Multiple owners describe the electric power steering system faulting while driving, sometimes progressing from a dashboard warning at startup to a full loss of power assist within the same trip, leaving the wheel very heavy and difficult to turn. A separate complaint describes the steering feeling disconnected or unresponsive around the center position, with an unstable sensation when turning in either direction. Engine-related complaints are fewer but include reports of the accelerator becoming unresponsive without warning, with at least one owner told the catalytic converter was the cause. One owner also reports repeated windshield cracking without obvious impact, though that appears to be an isolated account rather than a pattern shared across multiple complaints.
19
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2013 Audi A7 has 5 recalls, with three separate fuel system concerns that each carry a risk of engine compartment fire if leaked fuel contacts an ignition source.
All three fuel recalls involve different points in the fuel delivery path. A hose in the engine compartment can degrade over time and begin leaking. Separately, the fuel injection rail can develop a leak within the injection system itself. A third recall involves a compression point in the fuel line that can weaken and crack, also allowing fuel to escape. All three conditions present the same basic hazard: raw fuel near hot engine components or an electrical spark.
The remaining two recalls both involve the passenger seat occupant detection system, which determines whether the front passenger airbag should deploy and at what level. A sensing mat embedded in the seat cushion can wear or stress over time, causing the detection module to malfunction. When that happens, the front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, reducing protection for whoever is sitting there. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears across more than one recall filing.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel line at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade over time and develop leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and fuel hose under the hood at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System may malfunction and prevent the front passenger air bags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit at no cost to restore proper air bag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel injection system's fuel rails and seals may develop a leak, allowing fuel to escape.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rails and seals at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.